RELIEF HEAVY DUTY DRIVER (2)

Department: Supply Chain Department
Location: Encabeni
Reports to: Fleet Supervisor
Position: Relief Heavy Duty Driver (2)
Application Closing Date: 12 November 2026

The National Agricultural Marketing Board invites highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced internal candidates to apply for the position of Relief Heavy Duty Driver in the Supply Chain Department based at Encabeni.

1. Job Purpose

The Relief Heavy Duty Driver is responsible for providing relief cover for substantive Heavy Duty Drivers, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of fresh produce, farm inputs, equipment and related documentation.

The role ensures timely deliveries, proper vehicle care and compliance with NAMBoard’s operational and safety requirements.

2. Key Performance Areas

The candidate will be responsible for:

1. Safely operate heavy-duty vehicles in accordance with road traffic regulations, assigned routes and NAMBoard’s driving procedures.

2. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report defects, maintenance requirements, accidents and incidents.

3. Ensure cargo is properly loaded, secured, transported and offloaded to prevent damage, loss or deterioration.

4. Adhere to collection and delivery schedules and communicate delays and operational challenges promptly.

5. Complete and maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, trip sheets, fuel records, delivery notes and other transport documentation.

6. Ensure all required licences, permits and cross-border documentation are valid and available for each trip.

7. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and exercise proper care of vehicles and equipment.

8. Communicate professionally with farmers, customers, border officials and other stakeholders.

3. Qualifications and Experience

• Form V or relevant.

• Valid Heavy Duty Driver’s Licence.

• A minimum of two years’ experience operating heavy-duty vehicles.

4. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of road traffic regulations and cross-border transport requirements.

• Understanding of safe handling and transportation of perishable goods.

• Ability to conduct basic vehicle safety inspections.

• Good route planning, communication and record-keeping skills.

• Reliability, punctuality, professionalism and attention to detail.

• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake long-distance trips and work extended or irregular hours.

5. Application Procedure

Interested applicants should email the following documents:

• Application letter.

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• Certified copies of qualifications.

Address applications to:

The Human Resources Manager
National Agricultural Marketing Board
P.O. Box 4261
Manzini, Eswatini.

Email: recruitment@namboard.co.sz

Email Subject: Heavy Duty Driver

Closing Date: 12 November 2026.

6. Important Notes

• Only emailed applications will be accepted.

• Should you not receive any correspondence within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• The advertisement specifically invites internal candidates.

Source: https://www.namboard.co.sz/vacancies/relief-heavy-duty-driver-2/